“On the double!” WSJ Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? N
2 ? O
3 ? W
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1
P
2
R
3
O
4
N
5
T
6
O
(6 letters)

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      Hint 1

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      When time is of the essence, this is your go-to word.

      Hint 2

      meaning
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      ??? means at the present moment or immediately.

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      The phrase "On the double!" is an urgent command to do something immediately or without delay, which corresponds to the word "???," meaning at this very moment.

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      "This instant!", Crowd response at a rally to "When do we want it?", Right this minute, When you're reading this, Right this moment

      Clue Analysis

      The clue ““On the double!”” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated October 8 2025, the definitive 3-letter answer is: NOW.

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